ITT's New Vibration Absorption Technology Selected for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X LIVE™ Units

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

ITT Inc.'s ITT Enidine brand announced today that Bell Helicopter, a subsidiary of Textron Inc. TXT, has chosen its proprietary vibration absorption technology to outfit the newly designed LIVE™ units on the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X.

The LIVE unit, featuring ITT Enidine's multi-modulus journal and spherical bearings, was the result of close engineering collaboration between the two companies. This innovative technology reduces noise and vibration, providing a more comfortable passenger experience and extending the lifespan of rotorcraft components.

"We are honored Bell Helicopter has selected our technology as part of the new LIVE units for this exciting aircraft," said Ryan Evans, Aerospace Product Manager with ITT's Control Technologies business. "Enidine's close collaboration with the Bell Helicopter team has allowed us to greatly improve upon the bearing technology originally built into the designs for the 505 Jet Ranger X.

"Working under a very tight timeline, Enidine was able to design and develop a new technology that will greatly improve passenger comfort for Bell's rotorcraft. Customers will immediately recognize the integrated LIVE units on the Bell 505, as this level of highly engineered technology is not typically expected within the cost-friendly, ‘short light single' class of helicopters."

For more information on ITT Enidine's unique solutions and applications for military and commercial rotorcraft programs, please visit Enidine online at www.enidine.com.

About ITT

ITT is a focused multi-industrial company that designs and manufactures highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions. Our customers in the energy, transportation and industrial markets depend on us to solve their most critical problems, and we focus on partnering with them to find solutions to their unique challenges. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries. The company has sales in approximately 125 countries and generated 2015 revenues of $2.5 billion. For more information, visit www.itt.com.

About ITT Control Technologies

ITT's Control Technologies business is a global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered industrial products and aerospace components. Through leading brands such as Enidine and Aerospace Controls, the business serves customers in the helicopter, commercial aviation and military markets. For more information, visit www.ittcontroltech.com/.

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